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Website Basic Layout
Organizing your website into a logical structure

Basic website layout and structure

The basic layout of a website should follow a pattern of organization that makes it easy for search engines to index your site. Also, a website that is well organized will be much easier to maintain. Unless your website is constructed with an arrangement that is both logical and clean your efforts can be wasted and maintenance will be difficult.

See: Website Structure - The design and development of your website's structure

The basic layout and structure of a website

If you have followed the tutorial up to this point the layout of your website outline should look something like this;

Basic Website Layout Diagram

Website Navigation and Layout

Sitemaps and SEO
For those who don't devote too much time on the SEO of their site - this is a good place to start.

Tips for Improving Website Navigation
In order for visitors to find the right information, a website's navigation path needs to be clear.

E-Commerce Site Hosting with Lunarpages!

Web Site Design Layout
Your web site design layout largely depends on the type of website you're building.
Web Page Design Ideas
Keep your web site design simple, and never lose sight of your visitors.
Website Design - 3 Pointers For Color
The correct use of color in your website design is paramount .


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